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The South Indian ruler who introduced sericulture as an agro-industry in his kingdom was
Options:
A .  Rajaraja II
B .  Hyder Ali
C .  Tipu Sultan
D .  Krishnadeva Raya
Answer: Option C
Answer: (c)
The South Indian ruler who introduced sericulture as an agro-industry in his kingdom was Tipu Sultan.
Sericulture was started in 1875, during the regime of Tipu Sultan ruler of Mysore kingdom, who brought mulberry from Bengal to the south and planted it in Kollegal and adjoining areas, while the silkworm Bombyx mori races were brought by him from China.

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